Don't Forget!

Come Thursday, Friday and Saturday! We didn't get pics of all our products up on the site, but you have to come and see them!

Ever had one of these days?

This is what happened when my bath was interrupted...

I think I need a vacation

Nope, no posting lately... not really doing much lately besides sewing and holding babies! I don't think I ever want to make a baby blanket again. But, on the flip-side, Lindy and I have made some pretty cute stuff! I just can't wait for this week to be over!



Last night, Porter's thrush came back with a vengance, and I think that the both of us got a combined sleep of two hours last night... the good part is that I'm learning just how little sleep I can run off of. Adi also woke up saying her belly hurt and she had a raging fever. But that's all the symptoms she has. This morning she can barely walk because her belly hurts so bad... any ideas as to what this mysterous ailment is?


Here's a picture from our 2nd Thanksgiving of all the reluctant boys! I better go now, Adi is calling!
P.S. I had an awesome Black Friday! I divided and conquered with my sister and she got me a new camera at Walmart while Lindy and I attacked the Joanne's Flannel from opposite sides and got all the cutest fabric... I knew standing in line since 4 am would do some good :)

Thanksgiving, Part One

Tonight was our Traditional Thanksgiving feast with my little sis Whit. We had turkey with all the trimmings- that's right Mom- I made Grandpa's stuffing and even my own gravy (first time ever- it tasted decent!). Chris, Piper and I sipped happily away on our Martinellis, Poter ate his food off of the floor (he screamed in is seat while I tried to feed him, but when I put him on the floor to play, he ate up his crumbs), and Orrin & Adi enjoyed their green beans!

For those meeting us for Part 2: here's a little preview of what I've been baking up!

P.S. We've watched Hairspray 4 times and counting!

This will count for tomarrow's post...

Porter is sick. Again.

Mommy is sick. Again.

The house is in turmoil. Again.

After much, much, much pain while nursing my little Stripling Warrior- and after an almost-full night of no sleep- I took myself and Porter back to dear Dr. Lamb and discovered that Porter has thrush and has thusly given it to me. Thanks, little buddy.

At least this time I left the girls with Kim... if I told you what happened last time you'd understand why this is something that I greatly appreciate (let's just say Piper was extremely interested in what Dr. Lamb was doing while the poor, embarrased doctor was holding my screaming infant and examining my "hurting area" at the same time).

So, whilest I try to bake a thousand cookies for Thanksgiving, fold laundry that has currently taken over my family room couch, and make the Thanksgiving craft I've planned to do with the girls for nearly a month now, I'm trying to not scream in pain while nursing my poor, crying baby.

Not to sound ungrateful, I must mention that I am picking up my copy of Hairspray in the morning and am planning a full day of watching it on repeat while my girlies dance around!
**1 am edit: Orrin brought home my very own copy (yes)!**

And just to make you smile... here is a video of Adi helping Pipes say the scripture at Family Night. Turn up your volume because my camera stinks and you can barely hear them. Oh, by the way- their outfits were by their own choice (I told them to dress nice for Family Home Evening- my own fault)!

Scrappy Blue Stones

Gotta love these freebies!

I've been busy, ok!

Sorry I haven't posted pics (or anything really) lately, but, as stated above, I've been a little preoccupied! The kiddies and I did meet Whit & Chris at the park yesterday for lunch, so I thought I'd share some of the fun with you!

**Frames by Tangie!**

If Pipes was a superhero, her power would be...

Non-stop talking!

I caught a video last night (neither of them knew I was recordin them... so sneaky) of Piper talking away and OP just trying to watch Smallville- this is the first episode that he has made it home in time to watch in weeks.

Piper literally rattled on for 28 minutes NON-STOP last night! Orrin tried to watch Smallville and (kind of) listen to her- but I don't think he absorbed much of either!

By the way- did I mention that Porter is mobile now?

Oh yeah- I think he watched his cousin Madden crawling all over and figured if Madden can do it, so can he!

P.S. I've been a bit busy lately, so my posting has been slacking! I've been working on boutique items, then Porter and I got sick, housework, family visiting, etc. Just when I thought everything has settled down, Porter work up this morning with a HOT fever...

Why I haven't been posting so much...

I've been working on some things to sell at this boutique... which I just realized is in a couple of weeks! Eeeek! Check out our little site we just started for a preview of what we'll be selling (more to come). And don't worry- if you think you might forget about stopping by, I'll be posting reminders (ok- I want people there... so sue me)!

Freebie Find!

Sweet Made has some awesome freebies!

Scrapping...

I haven't had much time to scrap, but I did this the other night during Porter's 2 am feeding (I figure as long as I'm up, I might as well be doing something productive).

**Page was made with 1990 Something Kit**

I've been tagged...

Kayla tagged me about 6 things you may not know about me- so here we go...


1. I am a dishes freak. I hate having dirty dishes in the sink and cannot relax until they are done- I'm not kidding or exaggerating. They also have to be done my way- so OP pretty much never has to help (he's so sad about that) I am also known for having to do them at other's houses (I don't hear many complaints about that).



2. I'm an avid reader and book collector. I don't like getting books from the library because I just like the feel and smell of a good book (I know- weird, right?), plus I like to keep good ones around because I reread my favs often! In this past year I have read 58 books (and counting)- but I was on bed rest for a couple of months so I got a few extra in! By the way, I just finished Go Forward With Faith, and while I am going to miss having a daily dose of inspiration from President Hinckley, I have now moved on to another book. Check the right-hand column for more!

3. I watch the Disney channel... after I put my kids to bed. I know, it's embarrassing, but I like watching Hannah Montana, Cory in the House, and Phil of the Future. What can I say? I prefer these innocent shoes over the trash that seems to be on every other channel. Plus I don't miss any major plot lines when I put laundry away.

4. I really, truly enjoy cooking. I like creating my own recipes (you've got to try Chicken Poppers!), following traditional hand-me-down, tried-and-true delicious dishes (usually Nanny's), and sometimes (on those headache days) things that are out of a box. I like sitting down as a family without any outside distractions and just being together... I like having breakfast and dinner all together as a family and knowing that it is going to happen every day :)

5. I like painting- not on a canvas and not crafts- I like painting the inside of my home. The girl's room has been painted three times (in two years), Porter's room twice, and every other room (except the office- but I already have the paint, just need the time) has had it's own special color splattered on the walls. I'm not saying I'm good at it- I'm not. I have a special talent of getting paint under the blue tape that I spent an hour putting up and having uneven lines because of it. But I love doing it.

6. There is nothing I like more than pictures. I currently have 12 albums full- yep, 12 and that doesn't include the 7 scrapbook albums. And I'm about 6 months behind on my picture developing (I must be Snapfish's #1 customer). I love displaying pictures of those I love- especially my kiddies. I figure that I don't need any other artwork since these babies are my masterpiece.

I now pass this along to Whitney, Mom, Lindy and Emily!

Another new favorite store

There are just too many! I'd like to add Sweet Shoppe Designs to my list of wonderfully beautiful digi-scrap stores that you HAVE to visit. I just bought this kit:

The designer, Scarlett Heels, has a bunch of awesome freebiese on her blog. Check it out, baby!

Happy Birthday, Grandma B.

Love Ya!

Just a quick quote...

Anyone who knows me at all, knows about my great love affair with quotes. For some reason, finding a good quote that really speaks to me just makes my day. Today I found a wonderful one in Go Forward With Faith, which I am still working on (who'd a thought that having 3 kids would severly limit your reading time?)...

"I know that I am a child of God, part of His creation and that Adam is my father... [But] there was one after that, and that was Eve. She was the crowning creation. Don't you young men ever think that you're so smart in comparison with young women. The Lord created you... and then, as his prime creation, He created woman-Eve, she was the sublime, ultimate in all His creations. Don't any of you young men develop any kind of a superiority complex. It isn't scriptural."

-Gordon B. Hinkley

Now, as a mother of two daughters... I just love that quote. Hope it made you stand just a bit taller!

Here's for you, Mommy Dearest...

IkeaGoddess- I'm not sure exactly how I found this blog, but I love it! Almost everyday she gets on and lists different blogs where you can go to find freebies!

Amy W. also does the same thing & she gives out some of her own freebies!

Happy Scrapping!

My Big Girl

I finally got Piper's 3 years-old picture taken! Isn't it just perfect? Piper was completely hamming it up for the photographer! I can't believe my baby girl is already 3- wasn't she just turning 1? She is now starting to sound out what letters certain words start with (Adi has been teaching her). She can also sing (and I am NOT exaggerating) every word from every song from High School Musical 1 & 2, most of the songs from Hairspray, and is currently trying to teach herself "Teach Me To Walk". Just this morning she was telling me how I am the "most beautiful girl in the whole world" and how she's going to wear all of my shoes when she's a mommy. She also decided this morning that OP doesn't need a job because he "can just stay home and help mommy." She's headstrong, soft-hearted, and oh-so-loyal... my little Piper Pauline.

**Glitter frame is by Decrow Designs**

Just finished this page:

**Kit from Miss Huneybuney at Elemental Scraps. Font is 2Peas Scrapbook.**

The kids, the wii and the camera-happy me :)

We went to Thatcher this last weekend to visit Orrin's grandparents who were in town (and whom we haven't seen in two years), but also played just a bit!

**both pages are made from kits by Mindy Teresawa**

Old pic, new page...

Happy Halloween!

Maybe someday I'll learn how to get pictures onto a post without them being set-up weird... Anyway, the highlight of last night? No, it wasn't the stew or the homemade bread, or even all of the cookies and candies and fun; it was watching the girls play "Trick or Treat" once they got home, and seeing

Pipes actually sharing her candy! I know- I was shocked! Unfortunately, OP ended up working all last night (he didn't get home until afer 10), but the girls took out candy from their bags and left some for him :) Now, onto worrying about Christmas...

P.S. We missed you Mom, hope you didn't freeze up in Utah!